The international maritime classification society SING-LLOYD performs evaluation of qualification and competency of yachtsmen.
At present stage SING-LLOYD does not provide the training in yachting classes and sailing practice on board yachts. But the yachtsman can be assessed and, based on positive assessment results, a Certificate of Competency will be issued to him, stating that the yachtsman is found to be duly qualified and competent to perform the relevant capacities on board sailing or motor private pleasure yachts up to 24 meters long, used for non-commercial purposes and engaged in international trading, subject to any limitations reasonable applied.
The following persons can apply to SING-LLOYD for certification:
– Persons passed classes and/or training onboard sailing and motor yacht provided by the yachting schools approved by SING-LLOYD. The school approval may be done on permanent or case-by-case basis;
– Persons who have yachtsman’s certificates of competency (valid or expired certificates) issued by other competent organization and/or flag authorities;
– Persons who have valid yachtsman’s certificates of competency issued by any organization and who wishes to upgrade their Certificates of Competency by submitting evidences of advanced training, additional seatime and extension of the sailing area, acquisition of additional skills;
– Persons who have or previously had the professional STCW Certificate of Competency of master or navigational officer issued by any flagstate, the member of STCW;
– Persons who can produce objective evidences of their yacht sailing practice and getting basic skills (like logbook, master’s reference letter, crew lists and other supporting documents).
The SING-LLOYD designated officers will evaluate the competency of the applicant at their discretion, based on different forms of evidences of qualification and experience, including perusal of applicant’s supporting documents, online exams and interviewing etc.
The yachtsmen’s certificates can be issued in paper form or only in electronic form. The electronic certificate is an electronic copy of the certificate in PDF format and has the same validity as the paper original.
The following qualification grades can be applied for:
| CAPACITY | LIMITATIONS APPLYING (IF ANY) |
| Yachtmaster Ocean | No limitations |
| Yachtmaster Offshore | Up to 150 n.m. offshore international waters, unlimited weather conditions |
| Yachtmaster Coastal | Up to 60 n.m. offshore international waters, wind up to 8 Beaufort, wave height up to 4 m |
| Yacht Day Skipper | Up to 20 n.m. offshore international waters, mainly in daylight hours, fair weather conditions |
| Yacht Watchkeeper | Up to 60 n.m. offshore international waters, fair weather conditions, watchkeeping under supervision of yacht master/skipper |
| Yacht Deck Rating | Deck handling under supervision of yacht master/ skipper/ watchkeeper |
| VHF Radio Operator | VHF with DSC |
The candidate can apply for a certificate by writing to us at business@marine-centre.org, or directly to the SING-LLOYD European office at europe@sing-lloyd.com.